There is a constant battle of passions brewing inside of me. I love production. Being a part of the creative process and telling stories that mean something to me ignites an inner fire like nothing else can. I also love television and the business behind it. Since I was a teenager I've always dreamt of sitting in a board room discussing possibilities for new series, ordering pilots, and brainstorming ideas for future projects.
I'm constantly torn between the two loves. I look at it as a good problem to have. It's better to want to do too much than to not want to do enough. From music videos encouraging perseverance and equality, to PSA's tackling bold social and personal issues, I'm very proud of the work I've created thus far. But I have to say I'm even more proud that I want to continue creating important and powerful pieces that speak to anyone seeking a little hope, a little understanding, and the belief that they are not alone. When you have a passion, it's important to follow it and keep that fire alive not only for yourself, but for someone else who may need it.
My passion for television started when I was in my early and impressionable teens, when I had first fell in love with teen dramas like Dawson's Creek and The O.C. My love for television had grown to entirely new heights. Shortly after, I began tracking ratings for shows that I loved, their competitors in those time slots, and all other shows. It's an odd hobby for sure, but I loved doing it and still do to this day.
Then a few years ago, when I began filming music videos during college, (Ed Sheeran's 'Photograph', Gavin DeGraw's 'Everything Will Change') and PSA's for organizations like The Trevor Project, I discovered the true power of creation and how important it was to me. When your passion has the potential to speak to even just one person who may relate to the story you are telling, suddenly your work has even more purpose.
No matter what path I decide to take, no matter where this road leads me, I know I'll be happy with the outcome because where there is passion, there is no failure.
